Immigration News


  by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada   from cic

Canada supports Grassy Narrows First Nation’s initiative into undertaking research and commemoration activities around the former McIntosh Residential School site

The locating of unmarked graves at former residential school sites across Canada is a tragic reminder of the abuse that many Indigenous children suffered in those institutions. The Government of Canada is working with Survivors, Indigenous leaders and affected families and communities to address historical wrongs and the lasting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harms related to the legacy of residential schools.
  by Public Health Agency of Canada   from cic

Government of Canada Announces Funding for COVID-19 Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites in the Yukon

Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced over $4 million for the Government of Yukon to create and operate safe voluntary isolation sites in the territory. These sites help people who have COVID-19—or have been exposed to it—access safe isolation accommodations to keep themselves and their community safe.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Saint-Hilaire, New Brunswick

Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure announcement with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Regional Development Corporation; His Worship Jean-Pierre Ouellet, Mayor of Haut-Madawaska, and His Worship Allan Dickson, Mayor of Tide Head.
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

Invitation to media – Greg Fergus to announce Government of Canada support for Gatineau organization Cilex

Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull‒Aylmer and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Cilex, an organization offering incubation and acceleration services for cybersecurity businesses in the Outaouais region.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

Pan-Canadian Geoscience Strategy: Enhancing Data, Knowledge and Access for a Stronger Future

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, endorsed the Pan-Canadian Geoscience Strategy, outlining Canada’s intention to produce world-leading geoscience to meet growing global demand for responsibly sourced minerals and metals. Accessible geoscience data can help lower exploration costs, inform evidence-based land use decisions and support geo-hazard risk management and climate change mitigation — resulting in a more competitive minerals and metals sector and serving the public good.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Canada’s decision to land over 400,000 immigrants in 2021 has come at a cost

The Canadian government entered 2021 with an ambitious immigration goal. Despite all the challenges being caused by the pandemic, it wanted to land 401,000 new immigrants, the highest total since Canada became a country in 1867. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In a recent press release outlining the steps it is taking […]

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  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

MODIFICATION – Announcement postponed, new date to be communicated soon – Invitation to media – The Honourable Pascale St-Onge to announce Government of Canada support for Sherbrooke OEM

Sherbrooke, Quebec, January 31, 2022 – The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of Sherbrooke OEM Ltd., a business specializing in the design, manufacture and integration of made-to-order recycling equipment.
  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

The Government of Canada invests in clean technology to support sustainable farming practices

Across the country, Canadian farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Through investments in clean technology, the Government of Canada is focused on supporting farmers through the challenges of today – from droughts to extreme weather – while taking climate action to build a healthy future for generations to come.
  by Transport Canada   from cic

Government of Canada supports Regina International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects

As Canada works towards recovery, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
  by Correctional Service Canada   from cic

Information about COVID-19 at Port-Cartier Institution

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 22 inmates at Port-Cartier Institution, in Quebec, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Government of Canada invests over $929,000 to bring high-speed Internet to more than 500 households in Newfoundland and Labrador

Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, announced over $929,000 in funding to bring high-speed Internet to 528 households in North West River and the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  by Natural Resources Canada   from cic

PS Dabrusin to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement

OTTAWA — Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Alberta, New Brunswick and Ontario.
  by CIC News   from cicnews

Express Entry: Canada invites 1,070 PNP candidates, a new record

Canada invited 1,070 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on February 2. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement was 674. PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score when they receive their nomination, which is why the score […]

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  by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   from cic

Drought relief program expanded for Manitoba livestock producers under AgriRecovery framework

The Canada and Manitoba governments are continuing to support livestock producers by expanding the eligibility of allowable expenses of the Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program. Today, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced the addition of extraordinary expenses producers incurred in accessing feed, water, and pasture, as part of the program, to address the challenges faced throughout the drought in 2021.